Announcement: Governor General appoints new Chair of the Electricity Authority
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The Authority is pleased to announce Dr Nicola (Nicki) Crauford has been appointed as the new Chair of the Electricity Authority.
Dr Crauford’s term starts on 1 November 2020.
Nicki comes to the Authority with extensive industry knowledge having held executive roles in the sector with Transpower and governance roles with Genesis Energy, Orion New Zealand and Pioneer Energy.
Nicki is currently Chair of GNS Science and Director at Kāinga Ora, Watercare Services and CentrePort. Nicki is also a Director at Pioneer Energy but will be resigning from this role to manage any potential conflict.
Nicki’s industry and governance experience includes roles at Environmental Protection Authority, Wellington Water, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and the Institute of Directors.
Nicki has a doctorate in the investigation and modelling of fire spread in buildings from the University of Southampton and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Nicki Crauford will replace Dr Brent Layton. Dr Layton is retiring after 10 years as Chair of the Authority.
The Authority is delighted to welcome Dr Crauford to the Authority, and we look forward to working with her.
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